The black-bellied peasant girl is reborn, and her weird relatives are mad

Jiang Muxia frowned and lowered his eyes, falling into deep thought.

Tang Zhongbai has been away from home for eight years and has been with her for eight years.

Every time she saw him receiving a letter from Tang Boan, she could tell from his slightly frowning face how much the old lady missed him and urged him to return to Beijing for a reunion.

Now her industries in the county are on the right track and developing rapidly. She doesn't have to keep an eye on the management. Tang Zhongbai has been in Suanzao County for eight years, seven of which were the county magistrate. The people are living a prosperous life.

It's time for them to leave.

Tang Zhongbai unloaded the baggage from his horse and told Qingyun to put the luggage back to its original place.

Is he not planning to go back?

Jiang Muxia raised her chin towards Nanny Jiang and arranged Chu Ruo and Zhang Yi to stay in the guest room in the backyard.

Contrary to his usual behavior, Chu Ruo did not get angry. He sighed and walked towards the backyard with his hands behind his back.

When she saw Tang Zhongbai was about to go to the government office, she called him, "Zhongbai, you have to go back. Listen to me, whether it's true or not, grandma really misses you. We haven't been back for three years, it's time to go back to Beijing. You go first, I'll follow with the children."

"But, I promised you..."

He promised her that he would live with her in Suanzao County for the rest of his life, and he was also prepared to be the county magistrate of Suanzao County for the rest of his life.

Jiang Muxia looked back at Qi Sifang, who knew she had said something wrong and was looking at them with an embarrassed expression. Seeing Jiang Muxia looking back at her, she smiled awkwardly.

Jiang Muxia pushed him into the house and said, "Go back to the house first, we will discuss it in the evening. Yue'er, go and comfort Daddy."

The little girl took Tang Zhongbai's hand and lifted the door curtain. "Daddy, don't be angry. Yue'er wants to eat sour jujube cake. Daddy, can you give it to Yue'er?"

When Tang Zhongbai saw that his precious daughter had a face that resembled Jiang Muxia, his anger turned into tenderness. He bent down, picked up the little person, and went into the house to eat cakes with his daughter.

Jiang Muxia apologetically welcomed Qi Sifang to the stone table in the yard and had some tea and snacks served.

Qi Sifang told her about the big and small things she had found in the capital. The Princess of Prince Yi died of illness three years ago. The Queen Mother recently forced Liu He to marry a new princess, forcing everyone to hide in Lingyun Temple.

"When Xu Wanhua left the Spring Banquet, Prince Yi announced that the princess was sent to Da'an Temple for recuperation because she was ill. For many days afterwards, he was seen visiting the temple with food boxes and novelties."

"Prince Yi is really infatuated. Ever since he married the eldest daughter of the Xu family, he has never had a concubine in his house. Even though the princess was infertile, he still stayed with her until she died of illness three years ago. There has never been another woman around him."

Qi Sifang stole a glance at her and saw that she didn't react much, then continued, "Sister Jiang, since then, a lot of bad things have been spread among the noble ladies in Beijing. If you return to Beijing, you must be mentally prepared."

Jiang Muxia suddenly realized what she said. Three years ago, when they returned to Beijing, she only stayed in the mansion for a month, and Liu Ying helped her reject all the invitations. At that time, she thought Liu Ying felt sorry for her because she had just given birth and didn't have the energy to deal with those ladies, but it turned out that there were other reasons.

She didn't care. Anyway, she didn't intend to deal with Liu He, and she couldn't control what others said.

Just be yourself.

"Thank you for telling me this. How long do you plan to stay in the county? If you don't mind, we can go back to Beijing together."

Qi Sifang jumped up excitedly, "Of course I am willing. I will come to propose marriage tomorrow. As long as sister is ready, we can leave at any time."

"Okay. We'll set out on time at 5:00 a.m. three days from now."

"no problem."

Before dawn the next day, Tang Zhongbai and Tang Si rode back to Beijing on horseback, while Tang San stayed behind to handle the affairs of the yamen.

Jiang Muxia arrived at the village early in the morning and summoned all the managers to Qingfeng Courtyard, entrusting the farm and workshop to them.

She stood up and bowed deeply to them, "I'm counting on you all. I'm afraid I'll be staying in Beijing for a long time this time."

"It's okay to go back. Don't worry, we will do our best to take care of the dyeing workshop." Zhou Ruyi said.

They had already prepared for her to leave privately. It was not a long-term solution for a woman to live with her parents after getting married. Moreover, the Tang family was a prominent family in the capital. With such great achievements made by County Magistrate Tang, he would be transferred to the capital as an official sooner or later.

"Don't worry, we are watching over you in the county, you don't have to worry."

The day before she set off, Xu Da and Li's family prepared some food and asked her to take it back to Beijing.

Yin Haitang and Jiang Zaohua hugged her and cried for a long time. They didn’t know when they would see each other again.

"If you miss me, come to the capital to see us. When I have time, I will bring the children back to visit my relatives."

The two of them nodded with sobs and hugged her tightly again.

Lu Chaoyun couldn't sleep at night since she learned that her daughter would stay in Beijing for a long time. Liu Ying had promised her that Tang Zhongbai would stay in Suanzao County. How could she regret it after only a few years?

These days she didn't even go to restaurants. She stayed in the Tang residence every day, holding her grandson and pulling her granddaughter, and could never get enough of looking at them.

The night before she left, Tiedan and Xiaohu brought their younger brothers and sisters to her house to look for her.

The children gave her their handmade toys and knelt on the ground with tears in their eyes and kowtowed to her three times before leaving. Jiang Muxia was forced to cry, and she secretly wiped her tears behind the children's back, and helped everyone up with a smile.

"What are you doing? It's not like I won't be coming back."

"Xiao Hu, Da Qi, you are all grown up now. If you meet the right girl, you can start a family. If you encounter difficulties in the future, go to the tavern to find Brother Xu, or go to the government office to find Brother Hu."

"Tiedan, you are my only disciple. Don't forget to practice when I'm not around. When Yangyang and Suanzao get married, we will be a family. You are a down-to-earth child, and I am very confident in you. When you get married, you must bring your wife to the capital to let Master take a look."

The children cried loudly, and they were very reluctant to leave. Qingyun and the others cried as they watched. These children were all good and grateful children. It was worth it for the Second Lady to help them with so much effort.

Tang Yishu was among those who returned to Beijing and agreed to the Qi family's marriage proposal. Qi Sifang proposed to set the wedding in three months, but the time was too tight, so Liu Qinghe was a little hesitant.

Tang Yishu agreed immediately and proposed to return to Beijing to get married. Liu Qingyuan had been wandering outside for several years and returned to Suanzao County half a year ago. This time he just happened to escort her back to the city.

Liu Qinghe had no valuables in his hands, and he had almost used up all the money in his family's savings to buy various colored white folded cloths for his daughter as a dowry.

She reluctantly sent her daughter away early in the morning. After this separation, the mother and daughter might never see each other again. Liu Qinghe hugged her daughter and cried.

After bidding farewell to their relatives, the mother and her two children got on a horse-drawn carriage. Qinghong and Nanny Jiang got on another carriage. The carriage started rolling and set off for the capital.

Fuzi and Qingyun followed behind them on horseback, and accompanied them far away to the west of the city.

Jiang Muxia opened the curtains and waved at them, "Go back. Fuzi, take good care of Huzi and the others. Qingyun, live a good life with Yidao."

She lowered the curtains and her eyes turned red. Xiaoyue helped her wipe away her tears and asked her in a baby voice, "Mother, why doesn't Aunt Qingyun go with us?"

Jiang Muxia took her daughter into her arms and said softly, "Your aunt Qingyun is married, and she has to be with her husband."

"Why do I have to be with my husband..."

Jiang Muxia had a headache and had to answer her daughter's questions.

At the city gate, Qingyun jumped off his horse and kowtowed three times to the receding carriage. Liu Yidao, who followed him, dismounted and helped the man up.

“Miss Jiang has a strong character and great kung fu skills. She won’t have a bad life wherever she goes, so don’t worry.”

"Ah."

Liu Yidao took out a handkerchief to wipe her tears and comforted her softly.

Fuzi couldn't stand the two people's affectionate behavior, so he rode back to the city.

Tang Zhongbai returned to the capital five days earlier than them. It was already evening when he arrived at the Tang Mansion. He dismounted and threw the reins to Tang Si, who trotted to Fushou Hall.

The yard was brightly lit, filled with laughter and joy, and the whole family was there.

The old lady was in good spirits, her voice was as loud as a bell, and she was holding her eldest brother's little son, who was less than one year old, in her arms and coaxing him.

Tang Zhongbai stood at the door, took a deep breath, and suppressed the depression in his heart.

It turned out that the eldest brother lied to him.

Adjusting his mindset, he forced a smile and walked into the yard.

"Greetings to grandparents, and to father and mother. I feel relieved to know that you are all in good health. I, your grandson, will not stay with you for long. I will go back to the courtyard first." He said goodbye and was about to leave, fearing that he would not be able to control himself and get angry with his eldest brother.

"Stop." The old lady handed the child in her hand to Zhang and called out to him with a stern face.